Asparagus Dill Wraps
A simple and delicious appetizer for spring.
Ingredients (Serves 8)
| 8 | green asparagus spears |
| 8 | white asparagus spears |
| 8 | smoked salmon slices |
| 8 | Parma ham or prosciutto slices |
| 1/4 cup | light cream cheese |
| 1 tbsp | lemon zest |
| 1 tbsp | chopped fresh dill |
Instructions
- Trim asparagus all to the same size. In a pot of salted boiling water, blanch asparagus for about 1 minute. Immerse immediately in cold water.
- Lay out slices of salmon and ham and spread cream cheese evenly across slices.
- Top with zest, dill and freshly ground pepper.
- Place 1 green asparagus in the centre of 4 salmon and 4 ham slices and roll snugly. Repeat with white asparagus and remaining salmon and ham slices. Refrigerate for one hour.
Nutritional information
Nutrients per wrap: 105 calories, 5 g fat, 13 g protein, 2 g carbs, 1 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamin D.
Recipe by Carolyn Zelt, Calgary
Photography by James Tse
Food Styling by david Grenier
Prop Styling by Lara McGraw